Armenia

Miracle City

The capital city of Quindio Department, Armenia was founded in 1889 by Jesus Maria Ocampo as he sought a hideout in the Quindio mountains. Developing rapidly as a result of agricultural production and trade, the city now has a strong artisanal core, with popular restaurants, coffee shops, and handicraft stores. Attractions in Armenia include folk art museums, an array of Bolivarian monuments and places of significance, and a pleasing set of green spaces, including sculpted urban parks and tree-lined public plazas. Beyond the fertile agricultural land that circles the city, the mountains of the surrounding areas deserve exploring, with their natural abundance and topography chief among the reasons why tourism in Armenia has grown so rapidly in recent years. Plan your vacation with our Colombia trip itinerary maker and discover the best things to do in Armenia.

Where to stay

You'll find a good selection of accommodations in Armenia, fairly evenly distributed throughout the city. However, the downtown area south of Avenida de los Camellos has the lion's share, with hotels mid-range to luxurious well positioned for access to popular bars and eateries, as well as the main highways leading out into the rich natural landscape of the region. Budget options exist in the form of hotels and hostels in formerly residential blocks, fitting in with the architecture on the residential and commerical side streets.